Manger said she did not know exactly how many people came to the Bethany House on Tuesday, but there were far more than normal, possibly because some organizations that serve the homeless were closed Tuesday.

The shelter at 216 E. John St., which holds about 35 people, was full Tuesday, Manger said.

The Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission continued to offer free meals Tuesday, but there was no noticeable increase in people, a spokesman said.

Up to 12 inches of snow was forecast for some parts of the area between Tuesday and today, and blizzard-like conditions forced many people to stay home Tuesday.